"REL 130C Introduction to Religions Mejía Fall 2024" by Jessica Mejía
 

Document Type

Syllabus

Publication Date

Fall 2024

Course Description

There are two central aims in this course. The first aim is to introduce students to the formal study of religion. The second aim is to introduce students to major features of several world religions, in particular, Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism, Shinto, Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. To that end, in this course we will utilize histories, scriptures, art, etc. of those religious traditions.

Student Outcomes

Our course meets learning goals for both global learning (GL) and religious studies (RS). A. Global Learning Goals i. Engagement with cultural difference: Gain a critical understanding of perspectives and voices of specific people and places outside of the U.S. ii. Historical/structural analysis: Understand and analyze the complex historical relationships between cultures and identities in a globalized framework. iii. Recognition and development of cross-cultural skills: Develop a self-reflective sensibility towards cultural difference through the critical understanding of your globally-situated identities and responsibilities. B. Religious Studies Learning Goals: i. Students will be able to develop a solid foundation of credible knowledge about diverse religions and the concept of "religion." ii. Students will be able to cultivate a greater global and cultural awareness of self and other by engaging with peoples and cultures from around the globe. iii. Students will be able to develop robust and responsible ways to think comparatively about religious similarities and differences. C. Asian Studies Learning Goals: i. Students will broaden their vistas and worldviews by considering religious and historical issues from Asian perspectives. ii. Students will be able to identify and describe the interconnectedness of all humanity through the study of Asia and the World. iii. Students will be able to demonstrate familiarity with Asian views of the world. iv. Students will begin to cultivate a life-long habit of thinking globally and acting thoughtfully.

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